TIP-OUT INK
Clint Leifeste Of Article 91 Tattoo
Photography: Digital Morphine
December 2010
This months Tip-Out Ink artist of the month is Clint Leifeste form Article 91 Tattoo. I have known CMFL for about 5 years personally and wanted to introduce him to the readers with a view into his world of madness in the tattoo business.
Tip-Out: So give us some background on you and all that jazz...
CMFL: Self taught tattooer, painter and illustrator. I learn from what and who I observe, really into anime and comics,more so anime, I literally live and breathe it, hell I even listen to anime music. I Always try to put that influence into everything I create,showing that its a real artform, not just for kids anymore. I’m not into serious themes or mind numbing replication, always pushin and keepin it original on the daily.
Tip-Out: Anime music? hahaha I dont think Ive even heard of that. What style of tattooing appeals to you the most and why?
CMFL: Well I prefer the newskool style with realism thrown in here and there, it allows me to be able to pull off the look I’m goin for, which is basically an anime cell if you will, with a comic book flare, detail with vivid brightness.
Tip-Out: What drives you each day to be original in your creations in order to “stand out” in a city so flooded with tattoo artists?
CMFL: All I try to do is pull off what I see, which happens to be in anime/comicbook form, I don’t try to “stand out” from anyone, I just try to do what I know, and it by chance seems to work.
Tip-Out: Ahhh your a very humble artist,Yes it does work for you well your work is amazing... Any advice to someone that wants to get more work done, but just cant make up their minds?
CMFL: Plan, plan, plan, definitely have a whole concept worked out from beginning to end before you approach an artist, have plenty of variations of your idea ready, and don’t be set in concrete with anything, be versatile with interpretation.Remember it isn’t just goin to be YOUR tattoo,its goin to be some artists vision of your idea, a part of him/her. Without a doubt, TRUST THEM, if you are goin to them with your idea ,let them do what they know best, you’ll end up with the best work that way.
Tip-Out: I agree as people think of the here and the now and dont think about later on down the line and then they get mixed styles on their body. What artists or artform appeals to you in our culture?
CMFL: Oh without a doubt it’s the comic book/anime art that gets me goin! The far-off concepts to the intense color schemes, along with highly detailed backgrounds, tons of stuff to get my brain goin. The ability to create whole worlds and characters is inspiring, endless creativity, to me beats the boring reality of what you see everyday in front of your face.
Tip-Out: Yes I love having a window to display our interpretation on life on skin forever and it reflects in a lot of your work with the line sculpting and the shapes of color you capture, I’ve always been a fan of your work. What should they look for in a studio and artist?
CMFL: Do your homework! Research your artist, we are definitely not all created equal. Look at portfolios, see how many pieces they have done that’s like what you want, make sure their consistant. Also talk to them, and if they cant pick up a thought where you leave off, then you might be at the wrong place. Just because they did a tattoo for you previously doesn’t make them the best candidate for everything you want. You may hurt your artist feelings, but what you should strive for is the best rendering of what you want, it’s gonna be there for awhile so don’t “settle”. Egos will heal.
Tip-Out: Yes there are artist who specialize in certain styles and thats where the homework will pay off. If your looking for artwork and not just some flash off the wall that everyone else is wearing. I agree to see their portfolios and what they have displyed in there for consistancy on subject matter or style. What are your future plans in your world of tattooing, family and life?
CMFL: In the future I plan on having my brain transplanted and encapsulized in a robot body, so I can exist through out the colonization of space and other galaxies. Until then I’ll be tattooin, and continuing to find my place in the art industry, and enjoying my awesome family.
Tip-Out: Thats fuckin Rad man...I most def think you have found what works for you ...
We would like to thank you from the whole Tip-Out crew and we are honored to feature your work to our readers.
View more of CMFL online and look if you think he can pull off your idea in his style.
www.texasfriedcmfl.com www.article91.com
www.facebook.com/pages/TEXAS-FRIED-CMFL-Art-n-Ink/354470893069
Editors note: Tip-Out Mag would like our readers to know that CMFL is married to and did all of this month’s Sexy Ink Model Jessica Cherry’s artwork.
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